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North shore 'best bets' for family entertainment: Weekend of Aug. 1-3

Covington Movie Tavern

The new Movie Tavern Theater in Covington features a premium 'Movie Tavern XTreme' auditorium, equipped with Dolby Atmos sound. The eight-screen dine-in theater -- part of a chain owned by the New Orleans-based Southern Theatres -- is scheduled to open to the public on Thursday, July 31, giving the north shore its first cinema eatery. (Mike Scott, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)

For this last weekend before school resumes in St. Tammany Parish, take advantage of one or more of these family-friendly options for all-ages entertainment on the north shore of New Orleans. It's a slow weekend for activities as parents buy school supplies and take a deep breath before the back-to-school rush, but here's our roundup for the weekend of Aug. 1-3:

This is opening weekend for the long-awaited Movie Tavern Northshore, which has been under renovation for some time. It's the perfect opportunity to check out the new property and take in a last-minute summer movie, such as "How to Train Your Dragon 2," an all-ages animated flick that's on the roster for opening week. Check out the Movie Tavern website for more details and show times.

Another option for film buffs is a rescheduled screening of "Grease," the classic musical starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. This song and dance favorite will be shown under open skies at Slidell Movie Nights, which happens in Heritage Park on Saturday (Aug. 2) at sunset (approximately 8:15 p.m.). Admission is free, and popcorn, ice cream, and other treats will be for sale to benefit Olde Town Slidell Main Street and the city's 2014-15 cultural season.

Families looking to fit in a quick "staycation" before the start of school may enjoy our St. Tammany "Staycation" series, which will take families "around the world in eight days" without having to leave St. Tammany Parish. The series began Wednesday, and we encourage you to check back each day for the next seven days. We'll be adding daily to our itinerary of tourist attractions that can be enjoyed by all ages right here in our own backyard.

For more information on events happening this weekend in New Orleans, on the north shore and beyond, check out the full events calendar at NOLA.com.